: any of a genus (Lactuca) of composite plants
especially
: a common garden vegetable (L. sativa) whose succulent leaves are used especially in salads
Examples of lettuce in a Sentence
I like a little lettuce and tomato on my sandwiches.
Recent Examples on the Web
The numerous burgers include the Grind, which comes dressed with lettuce, tomato, red onions, choice of cheese or build your own; the B&B is made with Brie cheese, bacon, smoked habanero jam; and the Southern is made with sharp cheddar pimento cheese, bacon and spicy dill pickles.
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Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
The Red's Double Tavern Burger consists of two burger patties topped with Red's Secret Tavern Sauce, American cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Crisp little gem lettuce provides freshness and crunch, all nestled between soft, pillowy buns.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Our Burger from Wahlburgers The Our Burger from Wahlburgers features a certified Angus Beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, per the chain's website.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
The Red's Double Tavern Burger consists of two burger patties topped with Red's Secret Tavern Sauce, American cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
Crisp little gem lettuce provides freshness and crunch, all nestled between soft, pillowy buns.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Our Burger from Wahlburgers The Our Burger from Wahlburgers features a certified Angus Beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles, per the chain's website.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lettuce
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“Lettuce.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lettuce. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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lettuce
noun
let·tuce
ˈlet-əs 
: a common garden vegetable related to the daisies that has crisp juicy leaves used especially in salads
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